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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and self parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 12 minutes from Fort Jackson
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbia hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Columbia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Marlin

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Found a live roach in the room, as well as hair stuck to the shower tub wall that was definitely not mine. Shower floor was dirty and slimy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raynisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy the property and front desk assistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay that is in a safe area and conveniently located to Riverbank zoo and downtown Columbia. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night it was great! I gave the area a 4 because we didn’t really explore that area as we were there to tour USC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgeo Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Great Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice outside seating area .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here. Everything was very good. Exactly how u need for a long road trip. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Martinez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel staff I have ever met. Very clean property. Convenient. Good breakfast and plenty of good coffee and tea all the time. Fine restaurants and shopping in 20 minute, safe, walk. Or in 5 minutes with Lyft or Uber.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

Great weekend stay. The staff was welcoming, kind, and efficient. The rooms were clean, bed was comfortable, and breakfast was just right. We’ll stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. The room was cozy. We were by the road and the traffic was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025